Applicator



Dec. 14, 1937.

E. MCDANNOLD 2,102,209

APPLICATOR Filed Dec. 10, '1935 2 Sheets-Shem 1 [Tab 76 a [J] 1/1 r/710125 Patented Dec. 14, 19s? NITE' STATES artiste PATE'i orrics 6 Claims.

This invention relates to applicators and more particularly to applicators for use in beauty and barber shops for applying finger wave solution or hot-oil to the hair and scalp as is often done in the treatment of the hair and scalp.

In accordance with the present invention an applicator is provided whereby the applying of the finger wave solution and a combing or disturbing of the hair and scalp may be accomplished at one and the same time; and whereby further the use of an ordinary comb for the combing of the hair may be dispensed with.

A further object of the invention is to provide a device of this character which will eliminate entirely the present way of applying .a finger wave solution or hot oil tothe hair and scalp which present method of application generally consists of first heating the solution or oil and then 'applying the same to the hair and scalp by dipping the fingers into the hot oil and then working the fingers thoroughly through the hair.

In accordance with the present invention the applicator comprises a receptacle for the finger wave solution or oil together with means for forcspout for the device equipped with a comb like applicator whereby a combing of the hair incidental to the applying of the solution or oil to the hair may be accomplished.

The invention together with its objects and advantages will be best understood from a study of the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein:

Figure l is aside elevational view of the device. Figure 2 is an end elevational view thereof. Figure 3 is a sectionalview through the device and Figure 4 is a fragmentary detail sectional view through a portion of the device and the holder 40 therefor.

Referring to the drawings by reference numerals it will be seen that the applicator comprises a suitably shaped container 5 having at one end a concavo-convex wall 6 and at its relatively opposite .end a wall 1 that is slightly concaved and is elongated so as to project radially at one side of the container 5 where it merges with wall extensions 8 and 9 to provide a spout disposed substantially obliquely to the container 5. The spout at the mouth thereof is substantially rectangular in end elevation and is adapted to accommodate a comb assembly indicated generally by the reference numeral I0.

55 frame like back or body II that fits snugly with- P ingthe solution or oil from the device, and a The comb assembly Ill comprises a rectangular in the mouth of the spout. At one edge thereof the sides and ends of the back H have reversely bent portions forming a continuous external channel or groove i2 in which snugly fits the edge portion of the spout. V V

Also the body H at the inner edges of its sides I and ends is provided with an inwardly directed flange I3 which form a stop for comb fingers I4.

The comb fingers M are substantially rectangular in cross section and have end portions fitting snugly within the comb back Ii, while the outer ends of the comb fingers are beveled and are provided with relatively narrow slots l5 through which the contents of the container 5 issues on to the hair and scalp. 15

Fitted within the inner end of the fingers M which latter may be made of any suitable materials, such as celluloid or the like, are sleeves it of metal or other suitable material which also cooperates with the back II for securing the fingers thereto.

,The fingers M are in slightly spaced relation and are accommodated in suitable openings provided in the body plate II that extends across one side of the frame from one end to the other and is securedto the sides and ends of the frame in any suitable manner so that all the parts referred to may be removed or replaced as a unit. To facilitate removal. of the combined comb and nozzle structure said body plate I1 is provided at its respective opposite ends with suitable integral finger pieces "3. V

Mounted for reciprocation within the main part of the container 5 is a suitable piston I9 provided with a rod that Works through a suitable opening in the wall 6 of the container or receptacle and also through a suitable opening in an intermediate portion of a handle 2i secured as at 22 and 23 respectively to the top and bottom portion of the container 5. In connection with the above it will be noted that the intermediate portion of the handle 2| is provided with a guide block 24jsuitably secured thereto and through which the piston rod 20 works. V

On its outer end the piston rod 2|] is provided with a knob 25 and a finger ring or member 26 the latter having end portions suitably engaged with a nut 21 threaded on the knob equipped end of the rod 29 as best shown in Figure 3.

For heating the contents of the container 5 there is provided on the wall I of the container a suitable casing 28 in which is arranged an elec- V trio heating element 29 insulated from the casing 28 and the wall 1 of the container in any suitable manner; r r

In actual use the comb and nozzle assembly I is removed bodily and the hair treating solution or oil is introduced into the container through the spout when the assembly I0 is replaced.

With the current through the heater 29 closed the contents of the container may be heated to the desired degree.

To apply the contents of the container 5 to the hair the container is held in the hand with the hand grasping the handle 2| in an obvious manner, and either the same hand or the other hand of the user may be used to manipulate the rod 20 to cause a discharge of the contents of the container 5 as the comb teeth M are being drawn through the head. In this connection it will be apparent that the piston I9 is pushed toward the end I of the container 5 thus forcing the contents of the container out through the spout 9 and the slits of the teeth l5 on to the hair and scalp during the combing of the hair and the massaging of the scalp by the running of the teeth l4 over the scalp and through the hair.

For supporting the container 5 and associated parts when the device is not in use there is provided a tray 30 equipped with an engaging and retaining clip comprising a pair of spring jaws 3i suitably shaped to engage the container 5 at opposite sides thereof, and provided at their lower ends with base plates 32 which may be welded or otherwise secured to the bottom and rim of the tray 30 in any suitable manner. Manifestly with the applicator engaged between the jaws 3| the same will be held in proper position by the jaws above the tray 30.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed as new is:

1. In an applicator of the character described, a container provided with a spout having a substantially rectangular discharge mouth, a combback of rectangular frame-like structure fitting snugly within the mouth of said nozzle, and a series of relatively spaced comb-fingers having end portions secured within the frame structure of said comb-back, said comb-fingers being hollow and respectively open at their inner and outer ends for the passage of the contents of the container through said fingers.

2. In an applicator of the character described, a container provided with integral nozzle having a substantially rectangular discharge mouth, and a comb structure detachably associated with the mouth of the nozzle and including a frame fitting conformably within the mouth of the nozzle, said frame being provided at the sides and ends thereof with an external channel receiving the edges of the nozzle at the mouth of the latter, a body plate secured to said frame and provided with a series of openings, and a plurality of fingers extending at one end into the frame through the openings in the body plate, said fingers being hollow and open at their respective opposite ends for the issuance of the contents of the container through said fingers.

3. In an applicator of the character described, a container provided with integral nozzle having a substantially rectangular discharge mouth, and a comb structure detachably associated with the mouth of the nozzle and including a frame fitting conformably within the mouth of the nozzle, said frame being provided at the sides and ends thereof with an external channel receiving the edges of the nozzle at the mouth of the latter, a body plate secured to said frame and provided with a series of openings, and a plurality of fingers extending at one end into the frame through the openings in the body plate, said fingers being hollow and open at their respective opposite ends for the issuance of the contents of the container through said fingers, and said body plate being provided at its respective opposite ends with integral finger pieces to facilitate the removal of said frame, body plate and comb fingers as a unit from the mouth end of said nozzle.

4. A nozzle attachment in the form of a comb consisting of a back comprising a frame for disposition within a nozzle, a back plate secured to the frame and provided with a series of openings, and a plurality of fingers having ends extending into the frame through said openings, said fingers being hollow and substantially rectangular in cross-section and also being open at their respective opposite ends, and said fingers having their outer ends beveled.

5. In a device of the character described, a container comprising a substantially cylindrical body having the walls thereof at one end merging into a substantially laterally disposed discharge nozzle, a handle extending longitudinally from the container at the end thereof opposite to the nozzle, said handle being provided with a pair of finger-accommodating sections, a piston mounted for reciprocation within the container, a rod for the piston secured thereto and extending through the last named end of the container and through an intermediate portion of said handle, and a knob on the free end of said rod to be engaged by the palm of the hand the third and fourth fingers of which are engaged with the finger-accommodating sections of the first mentioned handle to facilitate the application of pressure to the piston for moving the latter in one direction.

6. In a device of the character described, a container comprising a substantially cylindrical body having the walls thereof at one end merging into a substantially laterally disposed discharge nozzle, a handle extending longitudinally from the container at the end thereof opposite to the nozzle, said handle being provided with a pair of finger-accommodating sections, a piston mounted for reciprocation within the container, a rod for the piston secured thereto and extending through the last named end of the container and through an intermediate portion of said handle, and a knob on the free end of said rod to be engaged by the palm of the hand the third and fourth fingers of which are engaged with the finger-accommodating sections of the first mentioned handle to facilitate the application of pressure to the piston for moving the latter in one direction, and a heating element mounted internally of the container intermediate the piston and nozzle whereby the contents of the container will be caused to flow over and about the heating element immediately prior to the issuance of said contents through the nozzle of the container.

EULILEE MCDANNOLD. 

